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TopicMahatma Gandhi

Topic: Mahatma Gandhi

Remembering C. Rajagopalachari, independent India’s first and last Indian Governor General

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, who was a fierce Mahatma Gandhi loyalist, made Hindi a compulsory language in Tamil schools when he was CM.

Ambedkar was wrong, Gandhi wrote against untouchability in Gujarati journals too

Ambedkar said it at a time when not many authentic compilations of Gandhi's writings were available.

Governor Tathagata Roy targets Gandhi, blames Nehru for Bengal’s high Muslim population

During an interview on Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Tathagata Roy claims Gandhi conspired against Netaji, says Nehru-Liaquat pact ‘bordered on stupidity’.

Sucheta Kriplani: India’s first woman chief minister and founder of All India Mahila Congress

Kriplani, who died on 1 December 1974, actively encouraged women to join politics and participate in the freedom struggle.

Certain forces using India’s diversity to pose a threat to its unity: Manmohan Singh

At a Pranab Mukherjee Foundation event Saturday, Singh said saner elements in society must unite to fight these forces. Here’s the full text of his speech.

First Indian head of state to visit Australia, Kovind unveils Gandhi statue in Sydney

Unveiling the statue, Kovind said that Mahatma Gandhi's powerful message of non-violence and peaceful coexistence is relevant today as well.

Bipin Chandra Pal: As much a revolutionary in politics, as in his private life

Bipin Chandra Pal, who was born on 7 November 1858, is best known as a part of the radical freedom-fighter trio Lal-Bal-Pal.

The idea of a ‘Hindu rashtra’ is further along than it has been before, says Ramachandra Guha

Historian Ramachandra Guha believes if Sardar Patel was alive, he would never approve of making the 182-metre statue, says Patel had no PM ambition.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The man who shaped India

'Iron Man' Sardar Patel's legacy far exceeds his statue in Gujarat—He fought for famine-hit farmers, brought 500 princely states together.

Taiwan turns to Mahatma Gandhi to cement cultural ties with India

Besides portraying Gandhi’s life and ideology, the Taiwanese govt has also displayed information on India’s cultural and heritage sites in an exhibition.

On Camera

Xi Jinping is courting France. India must make sure its European partner isn’t seduced

Xi won’t be walking away from Europe with a win in hand, but his visit will almost certainly ignite arguments about the continent’s geopolitical future.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.